How much does a Sonographer make?

The average salary for a Sonographer is $96,593 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1021 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sonographer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Sonographer in United States is $122,449 per year.

The lowest salary for a Sonographer in United States is $76,571 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Sonographer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Sonographer.

Pay for sonographers is typically on par with radiology technicians and veterinary technicians. Sonographers pay is expected to grow slightly over the next decade, as an aging American population and increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses drives demand for all healthcare services. Sonographers who work for outpatient care centers typically earn more than those who work for physician offices or hospitals.

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68% of sonographers say they're satisfied with their salaries, according to anonymous data from Glassdoor. You can boost your sonographer salary with regular raises and overtime pay, which is often offered at hospitals for weekend, evening, and holiday shifts.

In your sonographer career, you can earn around $88,127.39 even when you first enter the field. The salary for sonographers ranges from $62,159.73 to $151,149.49, and you can increase your earnings by learning to perform more complex imaging procedures in the sonographer II role. You'll see another increase if you reach the sonographer III level of the profession, which involves supervisory responsibilities.

You can get certified in niche areas to earn more money as a sonographer. The highest paying specialty areas in the field include neurological sonography, cardiac sonography (including pediatrics), and vascular sonography. In most states, outpatient care centers pay higher sonographer salaries compared to hospitals, medical labs, and physician practices. The Association of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers offers several certification areas that boost your pay rate as you expand your expertise and scope of practice. Many health care providers also offer bonuses for certain hard-to-fill shifts, which is another way to increase your salary as a sonographer.

Negotiating a higher salary in your sonography job requires that you know your worth. Look at data to find out how much other sonographers with similar education and experience get paid. Highlight your credentials and stress your commitment to continuing education, whether you've already completed certification or you're working toward goals in this area. Once you have a target number in mind, be sure to make adjustments based on the type of job setting and work environment. For example, you can ask for more money for a job that requires weekend or overnight shifts.